Psychiatric Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Summary Statement

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Training, and Licensure):

• Licensed as a Physician's Assistant with the State of California required
• Two plus year's related experience preferred
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Psychiatric experience required
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Knowledge of primary care principles and practices
• Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration
• Knowledge of patient care, addiction treatment and mental health disorders
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to perform medical examinations using standard medical procedures
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to educate patients and/or families and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment
• Ability to maintain detailed records
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Computer literacy preferred

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Obtain detailed medical history and perform physical examinations on assigned patients
• Assess and treat medical problems
• Write progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintain other records as required
• Provide health education to patients and families
• Review with Staff Physician or Medical Director the findings from patient's history and physical examination, and discuss treatment procedures and plans for the patient on a continuing and timely basis
• Perform other medical or educational functions as indicated in the scope of practice for a Physician's Assistant, and which the Medical Director has authorized within the assigned working hours/shift
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods
• Comply with all state laws governing Physician's Assistant
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The work environment is characteristic of clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately loud; incumbent must be able to focus in an environment with many distractions.

The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client's use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.